Dimensions and weights
*: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (vin) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
On some models, this number
is stamped under the right-hand
front seat.
This number is also on the certification
label.
Engine number
The engine number is stamped
on the engine block as shown.
Engine
Fuel
Lubrication system
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes, and check the oil level on the dipstick.
Engine oil selection
“Toyota genuine motor oil” is used in your toyota vehicle. Use toyota approved “toyota genuine motor oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ilsac gf-5 multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: sae 0w-20
Sae 0w-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather.
If sae 0w-20 is not available, sae 5w-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with sae 0w-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0w-20 is explained here as an example):
How to read oil container label:
the international lubricant
specification advisory committee
(ilsac) certification mark
is added to some oil containers
to help you select the oil you
should use.
Cooling system
Ignition system
Notice
Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.
Electrical system
Rear differential (awd models)
Your toyota vehicle is filled with “toyota genuine differential gear oil” at the factory.
Use toyota approved “toyota genuine differential gear oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your toyota dealer for further details.
Automatic transaxle
*: The fluid capacity is the quantity of reference.
If replacement is necessary, contact your toyota dealer.
Notice
Automatic transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “toyota genuine atf ws” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Transfer (awd models)
Your toyota vehicle is filled with “toyota genuine differential gear oil” at the factory.
Use toyota approved “toyota genuine differential gear oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your toyota dealer for further details.
Brakes
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 n, 50 kgf) while the engine is operating.
*2: Parking brake lever travel when pulled up with a force of 45 lbf (200 n, 20 kgf)
Steering
Tires and wheels
17-Inch tires
18-Inch tires
Compact spare tire (if equipped)
Light bulbs
*: If equipped
For safe driving
For safe driving, adjust the
seat and mirror to an appropriate
position before driving.
Correct driving posture
Adjust the angle of the seatback
so that you are sitting
straight up and so that you do
not have to lean forward to
steer.
Adjust the seat so that you
can depress the pedals full ...
Removal
Table of bolt, screw and nut
Hint:
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and
removing the instrument panel are shown along with
their alphabet codes in the table below.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconne ...
Thermostat
Components
Removal
Remove no. 1 Engine under cover
Drain engine coolant (see page co-6)
Remove radiator support opening cover
Disconnect no. 2 Radiator hose
Remove water inlet
Remove the 2 nuts and disconnect the water inlet
from the cylinder block.
Remove thermostat
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